Linux Networx to Use New Dual-core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processor 5100 Series in Linux Advanced Technology Cluster for Department of Defense's Army Resear28 June 2006
Linux Networx, The Linux SupercomputingCompany, today announced that it will leverage the new Dual-Core Intel®Xeon® processor 5100 in a Linux Advanced Technology Cluster that has beenordered for the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Major Shared Resource Center(MSRC). The system is one of five Linux Networx Supersystems ordered bythe Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing ModernizationProgram (HPCMP) and is expected to be ranked among the world's twenty mostpowerful supercomputers. Linux Networx was selected for its recognizedexpertise in designing, building and delivering next generation LinuxSupercomputers that leverage the price/performance value of open softwareand hardware platforms.
The new system is part of the HPCMP Technology Insertion 2006 (TI-06)program, an initiative to modernize the Department of Defense highperformance computing (HPC) capabilities. The HPCMP provides thesupercomputer services, high-speed network communications, andcomputational science expertise that enable the U.S. Defense laboratories,such as ARL, to conduct a wide range of focused research, development, andtest activities. Linux Networx is a key partner in the drive to putadvanced technology in the hands of U.S. armed forces more quickly, lessexpensively, and with greater certainty of success.
"This system is fifty times more powerful in computing capability and tentimes more power efficient than the system it is replacing and will occupythe same footprint. The increase in capability will give DoD scientists andengineers the ability to solve complex physics-based problems in atimeframe that can provide the data necessary to assist with weapondevelopment and procurement decisions," said Charles J. Nietubicz, Directorof the ARL MSRC and Chief of the High Performance Computing Division in theComputational and Information Sciences Directorate.
"Linux Networx is a recognized leader in delivering new levels ofperformance based on next generation technology and innovation," said BoEwald, CEO of Linux Networx. "We are pleased to be able to continue ourleadership through development with Intel and HPCMP to integrate anddeliver this powerful new Intel Xeon processor."
"Linux Networx and the Army Research Lab are at the forefront of applyingthe most advanced technology to solve supercomputing challenges that ensureunrivaled performance and value," said Boyd Davis, general manager, serverproducts group, Intel. "Our new Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® processorsdeliver leadership performance and performance/watt which will be put togreat use in this system."
The new system, an Advanced Technology Cluster, is a 1024-compute nodecluster with 4096 3.0 GHz Intel® Xeon® 5100 Series cores forcomputation. This system will increase the ARL MSRC's computationalcapability by more than 50 TFLOPs bringing the total center's capability toover 100 TFLOPS. The system will also have 112 3.0 GHz cores (28 nodes) forlogin, storage, and administration, and will have 8.5 TB of memory and 260TB of disk. All nodes will communicate via a 4X DDR (20 Gbps) Infinibandnetwork with 10 gigE uplink capability. This system will be ranked in thetop 20 of the world's most powerful computer systems and will be installedat ARL this winter.
About Linux Networx
For over a decade Linux Networx has delivered Linux Supercomputersspecifically designed to drive new levels of Total Application Throughputfor our customers. The company's Linux Supercomputing offerings powervalue in application-tuned price/performance and utilization, overallsystem reliability, uptime and Total Cost of Operations. The company hasdelivered over 500 supercomputing systems to more than 200 supercomputingcustomers around the world. In 2005, the company achieved record growth inorders. Our global customer base represents supercomputing leaders rangingfrom Boeing in aerospace; BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Audi, Caterpillar and JohnDeere in heavy manufacturing; Total, Schlumberger and Shell Oil in the Oiland Gas industry; and Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia NationalLaboratories and the Department of Defense in the government arena. In 2005the company was awarded three HPCWire Editor and Reader's Choice Awards --for Most Innovative Technology in two categories and for BestPrice/Performance. For more information about Linux Networx, visitwww.linuxnetworx.com.
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